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Victorian Cottage
Tours: 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Sheldon Peck Homestead
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Noon-4pm

Carriage House LHS Offices
and Gift Shop
Tuesday-Friday 10am to 4pm

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Before We Were Lombard: The Story of Babcock’s Grove
Lombard History
Before We Were Lombard: The Story of Babcock’s Grove
Lombard History

Before becoming Lombard…

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Lombard History
Exploring the History of Lombard’s Fire Stations
Collections & Archives, Lombard History
Exploring the History of Lombard’s Fire Stations
Collections & Archives, Lombard History

Explore the development and changes of Lombard's fire stations.

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The Importance of Voting: Ellen Martin (1847-1916)
Women's Suffrage, Collections & Archives, All Citizens
The Importance of Voting: Ellen Martin (1847-1916)
Women's Suffrage, Collections & Archives, All Citizens

Ellen Martin is celebrated as the first woman to cast her vote in the State of Illinois, marking a significant yet often overlooked moment in American history. Her courageous act was not only a personal triumph but also a crucial step toward advancing women's rights and participation in the democratic process.

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Women's Suffrage, Collections & Archives, All Citizens
Ellen Martin: Bloomers and Bicycles
Collections & Archives, Lombard History, Women's Suffrage
Ellen Martin: Bloomers and Bicycles
Collections & Archives, Lombard History, Women's Suffrage

Learn more about Ellen Martin….

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Collections & Archives, Lombard History, Women's Suffrage
In Memory: Patricia Poskocil 1935-2023
Lombard History
In Memory: Patricia Poskocil 1935-2023
Lombard History

In memory of Patricia Poskocil founding member of LHS.

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Lombard's Early Railroad History
Lombard History, Trains
Lombard's Early Railroad History
Lombard History, Trains

Learn more about how trains impacted Lombard…

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Lombard History, Trains
Charles Peck: The California Gold Rush
Lombard History
Charles Peck: The California Gold Rush
Lombard History

Diary of a Forty-Niner…

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The Lombard Homebound Reading Service
Lombard History
The Lombard Homebound Reading Service
Lombard History

Learn about the noteworthy organization that allowed homebound residents receive books.

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Lombard History